Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- sunny
- wholesome
- witty
- family movie night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film sunny, sweet, wholesome, and lively, while noting that its many side characters and story threads make it feel somewhat jumbled and less substantial than its source material.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ramona invents money-making plans and imaginative responses while her family deals with job loss and household upheaval.
Robert's unemployment and the threat to the family home create the central practical pressure without displacing the film's wholesome tone.
Ramona's clashes with teenage sister Beezus are framed alongside their deeper attachment and shared family responsibilities.
Ramona turns to Aunt Bea for attention and reassurance while the rest of the Quimby family is preoccupied.
Films like Ramona and Beezus, and why
The Parent Trap
shared wholesome family comedy, child-centered perspective, sibling dynamics, and warm coming-of-age tone
Ramona Quimby
shared children's comedy, imaginative young protagonist, family adjustment, and gentle emotional stakes
Because of Winn-Dixie
shared sunny family entertainment, parent-child relationships, school-age mischief, and uplifting humor
Movie Details
- Director
- Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
- Release Date
- 2010-07-23
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (806)
Cast
- Joey King
- Selena Gomez
- John Corbett
- Bridget Moynahan
- Ginnifer Goodwin
- Josh Duhamel
- Sandra Oh
- Hutch Dano
- Sierra McCormick
- Jason Spevack
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ramona and Beezus about?
- An imaginative grade-schooler launches increasingly inventive schemes to help her family survive upheaval while discovering the dependable love surrounding her.
- What is Ramona and Beezus like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ramona and Beezus as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Ramona and Beezus violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Ramona and Beezus.
- What did critics think of Ramona and Beezus?
- Critics broadly found the film sunny, sweet, wholesome, and lively, while noting that its many side characters and story threads make it feel somewhat jumbled and less substantial than its source material.
- Which films are like Ramona and Beezus?
- Films with a similar feel include The Parent Trap, Ramona Quimby, and Because of Winn-Dixie.
- How long is Ramona and Beezus?
- Ramona and Beezus runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ramona and Beezus?
- In United States, Ramona and Beezus streams on Disney Plus.
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